JetBlok Studio is a Perth web design and SEO studio. We publish this because RankScore and Google both show website design Perth as a high-intent search, and because most comparison articles hide the numbers. This is how we want a tradie, cafe owner, or local operator to compare quotes. We are based in Perth (ABN 39 822 500 563). We also take jobs Australia-wide. A Sydney tradie called us last month. That is normal, and it does not change the rule: Perth is the home market, other cities are extra reach.
If you only want a price list, use our web design cost Perth page and the 2026 cost breakdown. This article is the comparison layer: what to ask, what to ignore, and which platform actually fits.
What should a website design Perth quote include?
A usable quote is a scope, not a vibe. Ask every studio (us included) to put these in writing:
- Pages and purpose. How many pages, and what each one is for (home, services, suburb, gallery, contact).
- Build price in AUD. Fixed, not “from $X plus discovery”.
- What is not included. Copy, photography, e-commerce, booking, extra suburbs.
- SEO that is actually in the build. Titles, meta, schema, sitemap, Google Business help. Not a ranking promise.
- Hosting and domain. Who owns the domain. What hosting is included. What happens if you leave.
- Timeline and revisions. Calendar days, not “when the designer is free”.
- Ongoing cost. Optional care versus a locked-in retainer you did not ask for.
If a quote cannot answer those seven, it is not a quote. It is a sales call.
How do JetBlok Studio packages compare in 2026?
These are the published JetBlok Studio packages. Corporate and custom software is quote-only. We will not invent a corporate price in a blog post.
| Package | Price (AUD) | Best for | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $999 one-time | Lean local sites and first-time tradies | Up to 5 pages, mobile-ready, basic SEO, enquiry form, click-to-call, one showcase (gallery, reviews, or testimonials) |
| Growth | $1,999 one-time | Businesses that need bookings and local search | Up to 10 pages, quote or booking-style forms, gallery + reviews + testimonials, Google Business setup, 3 months Local SEO |
| Pro | $2,999+ one-time | Custom features | Calculators, portals, 3D, ecommerce-level complexity, 6 months SEO. Scoped from your feature list |
| Care Plan | $299/month, optional | Owners who do not want to touch the site | Ongoing SEO, updates, support. Not required to own the site |
Hosting is included on the Next.js sites we host (fair use). You own the domain (about $20/year). There is no mandatory website subscription. Call or WhatsApp first if you want a human read on which package fits. The brief is optional.
How should you compare platforms (DIY, WordPress, custom)?
Platform choice is not a religion. It is maintenance and speed. For a longer stack debate see WordPress vs custom in Perth. For most local service sites, this is enough:
| DIY (Wix / Squarespace) | WordPress | Custom Next.js (JetBlok default) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront | Low cash, high hours | Mid to high, plus plugins | Fixed packages from $999 |
| Speed | Often average on mobile | Can be fast if kept thin | Built for Core Web Vitals |
| SEO control | Limited templates | Strong if configured properly | Schema, canonicals, AI SEO / llms.txt on purpose |
| When it fits | You enjoy building and have spare evenings | You publish weekly and already know the admin | You want a site that gets calls, not a weekend project |
We still build WordPress when that is the honest fit. We do not force it so we can sell plugin retainers.
What red flags should you reject on a Perth website design quote?
- Ranking guarantees. Nobody honest guarantees page one. We will not.
- Host-brand name-dropping as the product. You should buy outcomes (speed, calls, ownership), not a logo from a hosting company.
- Fake reviews. Ask for a real Google profile. Ours is public.
- Hourly “we will see”. Small brochure sites should be fixed-price.
- You do not own the domain or the files. Walk away.
- Founding discounts and mystery retainers that appear after you sign.
How do you score two quotes side by side?
Give each studio a 0–2 on these. Highest score wins. Ties go to the clearer contract.
- Price is complete (hosting, SEO month 1, forms, revisions).
- Perth or Australia NAP matches the website (name, phone, suburb).
- Portfolio shows businesses like yours, not only fashion brands.
- Mobile tap-to-call is in the design, not “we will add it later”.
- Local SEO is named: Google Business, suburbs, reviews. See Local SEO Perth and SEO Perth.
- You can leave without ransoming your domain.
Tradies should also check websites for tradies. Cafes, clinics, and shops should start at small business web design Perth.
Do you only work in Perth, or across Australia?
Perth is home. The studio, the ABN, and the suburb pages are Perth-first. We still design for owners in other cities when the job is a good fit. A Sydney tradie already called. Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Gold Coast searches are real too. RankScore’s keyword list is full of those city names. Chasing every city with a cloned Perth article is how you get thin pages that Google ignores. The better pattern:
- Perth money terms first. Website design Perth, tradie websites, SEO Perth.
- Australia-wide proof second. Same packages, same process, remote kickoff on call or WhatsApp.
- City pages only when they have unique proof (a job, a review, a suburb we actually service), not a find-and-replace of “Perth” to “Sydney”.
If you are in Sydney or Brisbane and want the same Starter / Growth / Pro ladder, say where you work. We will tell you straight if a local competitor is a better fit.
What happens after you pick a studio?
With JetBlok Studio the sequence is: quick call, written quote, 30% deposit (or written acceptance if you prefer to pay in full before launch), content checklist, build, then go-live when the balance is paid. Details live on what happens next. You do not need a 40-page brief to start.
Can a $999 website actually get jobs in Perth?
Yes, if it is callable on mobile, has real photos, and is findable for one suburb plus one trade. A $999 site that hides the phone number loses to a $0 Google Business profile. A $12,000 agency site that takes five seconds on 4G also loses. Price is the wrong first filter. Comparison is: will someone in Joondalup or Fremantle tap Call in under ten seconds?
Read the fuller process in our website design Perth guide for tradies and local businesses and the complete Perth web design guide, then come back to this checklist when quotes land in your inbox.
Ready to compare a real quote?
Call 0431 242 326, WhatsApp +61 431 242 326, or email [email protected]. Ask for JetBlok Studio. We will price Starter, Growth, or Pro against your pages and features, not against a mood board.
